Mountains & hills · North East England
Ayle Common
In or near Alston.
Ayle Common — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkhaugh · 3.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ayle Common is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ayle Common is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, typical of the region. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, amidst the scenic landscape. The area is suitable for those seeking a remote and tranquil environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8530, -2.4311
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkhaugh — 3.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616381 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ayle Common?
- Ayle Common is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3NQ), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Ayle Common?
- Ayle Common — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Ayle Common?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3NQ.
- Is Ayle Common a protected site?
- Yes — Ayle Common is part of the Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ayle Common?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3NQ.